BMW R1200GS User Manual

Possible cause:
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
The ASC function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. (The motor-
cycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed for the wheel
sensors to be checked: min
5 km/h)
Pull away slowly. The ASC
warning light must go out
within a few metres.
If the ASC warning light contin-
ues to flash:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ASC deactivated
The ASC warning light
shows.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ASC system.
Switch on the ASC function.
ASC fault
The ASC warning light
shows.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ASC function is
not available.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function
is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
on situations that can lead to
an ASC fault ( 106).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ESA fault
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
ESA! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The ESA control unit has detec-
ted a fault. In this condition, the
motorcycle has too much damp-
ing and is uncomfortable to drive,
especially on roads in poor con-
dition.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel down
to reserve shows.
Lack of fuel can cause the
engine to run irregularly or
die (risk of accident) and result
in damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
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BMW R1200GS Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Power	92 kW (125 hp) at 7, 750 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Front Brake	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Wheelbase	1, 507 mm
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
Torque	125 Nm (92 lb-ft) @ 6, 500 rpm
Frame	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame
Traction Control	Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Seat Height	850 / 870 mm (adjustable)
Fuel Capacity	20 l
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever; cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with WAD strut (weight-related damping)